How an Electric Dog Fence Works: Everything You Need to Know

Customizable
For All Breeds & Sizes
Includes
Professional Dog Training
100%
Guaranteed Containment
Trusted
35+ Years of Protecting Pets

Our underground dog fence is a proven system that is designed to ease the stress of letting your dog outside. Suitable for all breeds and sizes, this solution seamlessly fits into any size yard, giving you and your dog the best of both worlds – freedom and safety!

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(319) 430-7990

The Fence Designed for Every Yard

Extremely accurate boundaries and customizable solutions to work for your yard however large or small.

Introducing

FreedomPro™ Collar

The most advanced & customizable underground dog fence

Dog Guard FreedomPro Receiver

30-Day Rechargeable

Gradual Correction

Turn Detection

Ultrasonic Alerts

How Does Dog Guard® Compare to Invisible Fence® Brand and Halo® Collar?

Choosing the right electronic pet containment system can be challenging. We believe Dog Guard® consistently provides not only the most reasonably priced, high-quality electronic pet-containment system, but also industry leading customer service and support from us, your local dealer.

Gradual Correction
No Monthly Fees
Locally Owned & Operated
Designed and Assembled in the U.S.A.
Dog Guard®
FreedomPro™
Halo® Collar
Halo® Collar 4
Invisible Fence® Brand
Boundary Plus Smart® System, Boundary Plus® Wired System, Invisible Fence® GPS Collar
Exclusively Locally-Owned Professional Training & Installation
Yes
No
Online only
Some corporately owned locations
Accurate Boundaries
Yes
No
Boundaries inaccurate up to 15 feet
Accuracy varies by system
30-Day Battery Life
Yes
No
Requires daily charging
Battery life varies by system
No Monthly Fee
Yes
No
Monthly subscription required
Required for some products
Works for Small Yards & Tight Spaces
Yes
No
Requires 20-foot buffer on each side
Yes
Assembled in the U.S.A.
Yes
No
Made in China
No
Various foreign countries
15 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty
Yes
No
One-year limited warranty
GPS collar has a one-year limited warranty
Ultrasonic Alerts
Ultrasonic sounds that gently alert your dog.
Yes
No
No
Gradual Correction
Provides dozens of possible intra-zone correction levels. Gentle for most dogs, but tough when necessary.
Yes
Set correction levels only
Set correction levels only
Industry Leading Correction Power for Stubborn Dogs
If needed.
Yes
No
No
Works with Small Dogs
Yes
No
Yes

Revision Date: 5/30/25

Transform the Way You Let Your Dog Outside

Locally Owned & Operated
Containment Guaranteed
Works With All Breeds, Sizes, & Yards
Professional Training Included
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(319) 430-7990

“We love our Dog Guard fence. Maggie and Mindy are having so much fun running and playing in the whole yard. We would highly recommend this company. They are so professional and friendly.”

Patty K. | Evansdale, IA
September 12, 2023

“This is a top-notch company. They were awesome to work with from the initial call to the install and then to the follow up. They are very friendly and have you and your dog's best interest in mind. The installer showed up exactly when he said he would and stayed until he had trained the dog (which was about 2 hours), he even worked through a rainstorm! It is more expensive than some but well worth every penny! They do guarantee their work and if you have any problems, they are easy to get a hold of.”

Josh S. | Chariton, IA
June 4, 2022

FAQs About Underground Dog Fencing

What makes Dog Guard different?

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Dog Guard has the most effective and customizable electronic fencing system and training on the market. Dog Guard products are designed and assembled in the U.S.A. to provide exceptional quality and reliability. But our people are just as important. Since we are a locally owned business, you’ll be working with someone who is part of your community, someone who can provide support from installation to training and beyond.

Will this work with my dog?

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Unquestionably, yes. Over 250,000 pets of all breeds and sizes have been safely contained by Dog Guard. Dog Guard receivers are customizable for each dog and we offer a 30-day money back containment guarantee because we are confident that we can safely contain your dog!

Do you offer financing options?

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Dog Guard doesn’t want you stressing about your pet’s safety, or how you are going to pay for that peace of mind. That’s why we offer financing on underground dog fence installations! Learn about financing

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Phone:
(319) 430-7990 Iowa
(402) 391-3511 Nebraska
(913) 203-1279 Kansas & Missouri
(563) 355-0547 Quad Cities/Western Illinois
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Boundary Plus® and Boundary Plus Smart® are trademarks of the Invisible Fence Brand (Invisible Fence, Inc., USA).  The terms “invisible”, “invisible fence” and “invisible fencing” are registered and considered trademarks by the Invisible Fence Brand.  Electronic pet fences with a buried wire are often referred to as “invisible fences”, but Dog Guard® should not be confused with the Invisible Fence Brand. DogWatch SmartFence® is a trademark of DogWatch, Inc.  Dog Guard® is not affiliated in any way with the Invisible Fence Brand or DogWatch, Inc., and use of their marks herein does not imply any association with or approval by their respective holders.  Dog Guard® and Out of Sight Fencing® are registered trademarks of Sunward Electronics, Inc.